
May Town Hall Exhibit: The Telephone in Jamestown
The Jamestown Historical Society May 2025 exhibit at Town Hall follows the history of phone service in Jamestown from the day of the operator-manned switchboard to today’s smart phone

The Jamestown Historical Society May 2025 exhibit at Town Hall follows the history of phone service in Jamestown from the day of the operator-manned switchboard to today’s smart phone

The first Portuguese arrived in Jamestown during the late 1800s bringing with them their traditions and customs. Most were from the Azores.
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